tredhed2 Posted February 4, 2016 Author Share #76 Posted February 4, 2016 Since this came up in another thread, here is a real Tank Co, 39th Inf (L) and one made for collectors (R ): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredhed2 Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share #77 Posted February 7, 2016 Seller describes this as "rare, and the 4 is different". Yes, it's probably the first fake like this he has seen, and yes, the 4 is different. While most collectors know there were a few ME patches made during WW 2, the Germans were not making them at any time, either. This is a copy of a German made 14th AD. All the cable colors are off, it's embroidered at the wrong angle, jeeze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilRGRHistory Posted February 7, 2016 Share #78 Posted February 7, 2016 This is certainly a neat topic as I have seen dozens of variations of the armor triangle. I mainly collect patches from units of which I was/am a member of so I don't have many of these but here are my two favorite examples for 1st Armored Division. The left obviously being unnumbered but I believe it to be a legitimate WWI or post-WWI patch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilRGRHistory Posted February 7, 2016 Share #79 Posted February 7, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredhed2 Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share #80 Posted February 8, 2016 Just about every WW 1 patch was post war. Your armor patch was known as "Tank Corps", and worn by some of the battalions and brigades. Not a lot of patches for individual tank units in WW 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totenkopf74 Posted September 14, 2016 Share #81 Posted September 14, 2016 Hello this is my little contribution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-X Posted October 19, 2016 Share #82 Posted October 19, 2016 Hi guys, Can anyone offer any suggestions on this numbered triangle? It is attached to an officers OD field shirt. It's in a local dealers store. Thanks in advance, X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredhed2 Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share #83 Posted October 19, 2016 What specifically are you asking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-X Posted October 20, 2016 Share #84 Posted October 20, 2016 Hey Tredhed2 I was wondering what the experts on the topic though as to the originality (or likely originality) of the patch? I am not an expert on numbered triangles by any means. I assume the unit is the 22nd Tank battalion of the 11th Armored division. Thanks, X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredhed2 Posted October 20, 2016 Author Share #85 Posted October 20, 2016 22nd AD was OR 1947-52 (TX) and patch is original. Redesig 75th ID in 1952 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-X Posted October 20, 2016 Share #86 Posted October 20, 2016 Thanks for the info tredhed2, I couldn't find any info on the 22AD in Stanton's WW2 order of battle and your info explains why. X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredhed2 Posted April 8, 2017 Author Share #87 Posted April 8, 2017 Here is a nice example of why they aren't made like this any more. The 12 was directly embr into the patch and there are hardly any cables on the back. There are very few of the cables from the 92 Cav on the back, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrumble Posted May 4, 2017 Share #88 Posted May 4, 2017 Great information I am only going to collect "woolie " from now on. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrumble Posted May 4, 2017 Share #89 Posted May 4, 2017 Great information I am only going to collect "woolie " from now on. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan D Posted May 25, 2017 Share #90 Posted May 25, 2017 This belongs to a vets daughter and I am researching his WWII history and artifiacts. The added "DAREDEVIL" banner does not feel the same as the 740th; almost silk like. 740th "DAREDEVIL" Armor front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan D Posted May 25, 2017 Share #91 Posted May 25, 2017 reverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredhed2 Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share #92 Posted May 25, 2017 The DAREDEVIL tab in your post is one of two types known for the battalion. These are woven and came in a long strip. Note how the lettering color is reversed on the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan D Posted May 25, 2017 Share #93 Posted May 25, 2017 Thanks tredhed2 for the information. Her father was mechanic in the 740th (even have a "Crew Tank Manual on the Light Tank M24") and she is now headed back to the home in Iowa as she has his Ike jacket with patch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredhed2 Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share #94 Posted May 25, 2017 Thanks tredhed2 for the information. Her father was mechanic in the 740th (even have a "Crew Tank Manual on the Light Tank M24") and she is now headed back to the home in Iowa as she has his Ike jacket with patch. FWIT - the added numbers on this patch are the type you want to see. They were done c. 1945 while on occupation duty, not 2015 in someone's garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredhed2 Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share #95 Posted May 25, 2017 Thanks tredhed2 for the information. Her father was mechanic in the 740th (even have a "Crew Tank Manual on the Light Tank M24") and she is now headed back to the home in Iowa as she has his Ike jacket with patch. FWIT - the added numbers on this patch are the type you want to see. They were done c. 1945 while on occupation duty, not 2015 in someone's garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totenkopf74 Posted July 17, 2017 Share #96 Posted July 17, 2017 My Contribution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredhed2 Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share #97 Posted January 26, 2018 Here's a new fake. Someone removed some of the threads from a post-WW II 22nd Armored Div patch and inked in the bottom part of the second "2" to make it a "3" and create a 23rd Armored Div patch. There NEVER was a 23rd AD. There was a 23rd Armd Engr Bn and a 23rd AIB during WW II, but this is a post war patch. The only reason that patches exist which appear to be "23rd AD" patches were because a dealer made them, put them in his book, and voila - instant "credibilty". In fact, if you have one, or see one at a show and are tempted, compare the colors of the cables to a real AD patch and you will see they are off, not quite the correct color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredhed2 Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share #98 Posted January 26, 2018 As of 1312 PST, seller indicated he would remove the listing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL THE PATCH Posted January 26, 2018 Share #99 Posted January 26, 2018 Jeez... What will they think of next. Sent from my XT1031 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan D Posted June 9, 2018 Share #100 Posted June 9, 2018 This belongs to a vets daughter and I am researching his WWII history and artifiacts. The added "DAREDEVIL" banner does not feel the same as the 740th; almost silk like. 740th "DAREDEVIL" Armor front I am in receipt of more 740th patches from this Vet's daughter. Interestingly, 1 is easily recognizable as being taken of his uniform. In addition and as colleague tredhed2 has stated, the "740" is hand sewn on the patch as each one is unique. And finally, the last patch is naked of the "740" but does have the "DAREDEVIL" sewn on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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